John Wilson
owner and operator of JW Brush Clearing in Santa Barbara, California
John Wilson is the owner and operator of JW Brush Clearing, a Santa Barbara-based landscaping and removal company, and a limo driver for Rock Star Limousine Services. In his role as company owner, he helps homeowners maintain compliance with insurance company regulations for fire codes, providing a wide range of yard care services. He handles all account collections and bookkeeping at the company, and is responsible for hiring additional employees as needed. Meanwhile, as a limo driver, John Wilson is responsible for safely transporting a variety of clients around the region. He often does pick ups at the airports and hotels in the area, working mainly with wine tours.
Prior to starting his current positions, Mr. Wilson was the captain and owner of fishing vessel Seafever. Responsible for all aspects of his fishing business, from boat operation and maintenance to trap building, he provided six Los Angeles seafood markets with crab and more than 20 restaurants with a variety of seafood types every week. Additionally, he brought much of his catch to the Hollywood Farmer’s Market, where he sold to more than 200 customers a week. John Wilson ran his seafood business from 1979 to 2014, during which time he earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and founded JW Brush Clearing.